Sacraments

Baptism

Infant Baptism is for children from birth to 6 years of age .

Our Baptismal classes are in English and Spanish, a three-hour Baprtism class is required for the parents and God parents of children to be baptized. The baptism class includes preparation for the actual ceremony and a review of what will be required.

Parents are encouraged to attend the class as soon as possible or perhaps even before the baby is born.

6 years and Older childrenwould need to be in CCE and baptized before First Communion.

To register for the class or if you have any questions, please contact the parish office.

Penance/Reconcilliation

For those who might have been away from the sacrament of Reconciliation for a while, or those who might need a refresher, the sacrament of reconciliation can be celebrated according to the following steps:

1.Make an examination of conscience by reviewing the sins in our life and seeking ways we’ve hurt God, others, or ourselves.

2.When entering the Reconciliation room, make the sign of the cross and greet the priest by saying, “Bless me father, for I have sinned; my last confession was _____ time ago.”

3.Confess your sins by telling the priest and God what sins weigh heavy on your heart. If you need help, ask the priest. Most of importantly, place trust in God who is your merciful Father and desires to forgive you.

4.The priest will give you penance and then offer advice on how to strive to live a more Christian life.

5.Make your act of contrition, which is telling God you are sorry for your sins and you’ll try to do better. A very simple one is “Lord God, have mercy on me, a sinner” or you can use the Act of Contrition prayer pasted onto the wall in the reconciliation room.

6.The priest, who acts in the person of Christ, will absolve you from your sins, so please make the Sign of the Cross and say ‘Amen.’

7.Go in peace as you are dismissed and be sure to follow up on the assigned Penance.

Confession Times are Saturday from 4:00 pm to 4:40pm and by Appointments.

Eucharist

Information TBA

Confirmation

For Adult Confirmation [18+ years old and above] please contact:

Patty Lucas at iccdre@comcast.net or (936) 336-7267 RCIA are Tuesdays at 6:45pm. First Day of class starts Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019. in English Teacher: Julian Jannise

RICA in Spanish Will start in September 2019 Sister Cecilia Toledo at 936-336-7267

For Confirmation please contact:

Patty Lucas (936)336-7267 at the Parish office CCE starts in August TBA

Matrimony

Procedures for Marriage Preparation and Setting a date

Our Parish welcomes you and congratulates you as you come to request marriage in the Catholic Church. The celebration you are planning and the lifelong commitment you are choosing to make are a sign of God’s great love for us all.

Marriage Preparation: Please call the parish office at (936)336-7267 to register for an upcoming Marriage Preparation Information. The information meeting is held twice a year in the Parish office building in Spanish. If you need them in English please let the Priest Know.

For questions, call the Parish Office or Maria Varela at (936)-336-7267

Important:

If you are not registered at the Parish and do not live within the parish boundaries, you are advised to contact your local Catholic parish. If they are unable to assist you, please ask the pastor or his representative to contact us.

Has either the bride or groom (Catholic or non-Catholic) ever been married before?If yes, please contact Sister Cecilia Toledo or Father Andy Vu, S.V.D at (936)-336-7267 before beginning marriage preparation

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Setting the Date

A date may not be set until the following has occurred:

oYou have attended an Information Meeting. (Call 936-336-7267 to register).

oThe Prepare-Enrich assessment has been completed online.

oThe bride and groom have met at least 3 times with a priest and freedom to marry has been determined by the priest.

oThe priest sets the date on his calendar

· Documents needed:

B Baptismal Certificate or Proof of Baptism o For Catholics: a newly issued baptism certificate is required, (not your original baptism certificate). Contact the church where you were baptized and ask them to send you a newly issued certificate. o For Non-Catholics: if baptized in a different faith, proof of the baptism is requested. It can be an original certificate or a letter from your parents.

Civil Marriage LicenseThe License cannot be obtained more than 30 days or less than 72 hours prior to the wedding. · Sponsor Couple or "To Marry For Life" Couples meet at the CCE building for 4 Saturdays once a month in Spanish. Ask your clergy to contact the coordinator to begin this program. Or if you prefer, a weekend To Marry for Life is offered through the Diocese:www.dioceseofbmt.org. Discuss each option with your clergy.

Anointing of the Sick

·The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is for the healing and spiritual strengthening of those who are impaired by sickness or old age. A person who is to undergo surgery may also be anointed.

This sacrament is for the sick, and not only the dying, so please request the sacrament when illness is discovered. The presence of loved ones and friends who pray along with the priest is important at the anointing.

To schedule an anointing, please call the parish office at (936)336-7267.